Check out Makin' It Happen staff and empowerYOUTH members who will appear on WMUR's special at 7:30 PM. The special is called 'COVID-19 Impact: Helping Kids Cope'. It aims to...
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Creating Connections for New Hampshire’s Youth and Young Adults
Heidi Cloutier from the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability (the Institute) presented on the work that Institute is doing statewide in order to improve the...
I Care NH: Mental Health and Wellness Initiative
I Care NH is a mental health and wellness initiative of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and the NH Suicide Prevention Council. If you or someone you...
Pedaling for Prevention: A Story of Resilience and Healing Through Advocacy Staff Blog by Deb Baird
When I heard about Mike Mariani losing his 16 yr. old brother Nathan to suicide in 2018, my heart melted with compassion of a life gone so soon! I was immediately drawn to them,...
Breathe New Hampshire Prevention Week Guest Blog
The Tobacco and Vape industry remains a step ahead of federal regulations. Marketing new synthetic nicotine products both for vaping and in dissolvable form, and sold in a variety of flavors that appeal to young people.
Johnny’s Ambassadors Works to Raise Awareness and Educate Around The Harms of Marijuana on the Developing Brain
Today we had the privilege of chatting with Karen Stack founder of Johnny’s Ambassadors, a nonprofit based in Colorado that aims to raise awareness around the issues marijuana’s...
Makin’ It Happen Premieres our New Prevention Video in Honor of National Prevention Week!
The Makin’ It Happen team got together a few months ago to discuss the emerging methamphetamine issues that are occurring in New Hampshire and throughout the United States. ...
Greater Manchester Region Communities, led by our Police Departments filled 60 boxes, Collecting over 1,650 lbs. of unused, unwanted, or expired Rx drugs in just four hours! Collective Action! Collective Impact!
Saturday, April 24th was the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Our community members took action along with our amazing police departments in the Greater...
Greater Nashua Mental Health Presents at March Substance Use Disorder Collaborative on Youth Substance Misuse: Treatment Options
Jan Trudo, LICSW, M.Ed., a Child, Adolescent and Family Services Therapist from Greater Nashua Mental Health presented at the March meeting of the Substance Use Disorder...
Media Power Youth Offers Learning Through Media: Effective Strategies for Using Media in the Classroom
Today we sat down with Claire Garand, Education Program Manager with Media Power Youth to discuss an upcoming educational series being offered to educators and others that work...
Makin’ It Happen Partners with the City of Manchester to create a harm reduction strategy
Makin’ It Happen (MIH) and the City of Manchester announced the launch of the City’s comprehensive harm reduction strategy for the region. Funded by the Governor’s Office for...
Creating a Felt Sense of Safety for Youth: Makin’ It Happen partners with Emily Daniels of HERE This NOW to offer The Regulated Classroom© to Local Youth Serving Professionals
Makin’ It Happen recently partnered with Emily Daniels, M.Ed., MBA, NCC, SEP™, who is the owner of HERE This NOW a boutique consulting firm based in Peterborough, NH, to bring...
Makin’ It Happen Partners with the Sudanese Community of New Hampshire and Southern New Hampshire University to Deliver An Interactive Presentation to Sudanese Youth
Makin’ It Happen recently partnered with the Sudanese Community of New Hampshire to develop a training session for youth, parents, and community members. Twenty-six members were...
Makin’ It Happen Holds Question, Persuade, and Refer Training in Greater Manchester Region.
Makin’ It Happen has turned adversity into opportunity in 2020! In December, Makin’ It Happen conducted three, one-hour Virtual QPR Suicide Prevention Trainings...
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